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On September 26, 2009, the Philippines was hit hard by Typhoon Ketsana (or Ondoy).

According to CNN, it has left at least 240 people dead and has affected nearly 2 million people and forced the evacuation of 567,000. At one point, 80 percent of the capital Manila was under water after experiencing the heaviest rainfall in 40 years.

On October 3, 2009, Typhoon Parma (or Pepeng) slammed into the northern Philippines, triggering floods and landslides and destroying nearly P800 million ($16.8 million) in crops and infrastructure in the country, according to officials and radio reports. More than 300,000 people were affected and a third of those were in temporary shelters. Power and communications have yet to be restored in some areas.

To raise money for typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines through the Canadian Red Cross, FOKAL MAGAZINE and BUNDOWN SOUND SYSTEM will be joining forces for the “I ♥ PH” Typhoon Ondoy benefit on October 22, 2009 at Republic Nightclub.

Show your support for the survivors of Typhoon Ketsana and Typhoon Parma by joining us at this special event.

“I ♥ PH” t-shirts will also be sold at the event for $25 each. $10 from each sale will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross. You could also pre-order the “I ♥ PH” shirt by emailing us at info@fokalmag.com. T-shirts are limited.